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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Lucius Axius L.f. Naso, 70 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.91 g, 8 h), Rome. XVIII - NASO - S•C Head of Mars to right, wearing crested helmet decorated with plumes. Rev. L•AXSIVS•L•F / XVIII Diana, holding spear in her right hand and reins in her left, driving biga of stags to right; behind, two hunting dogs; another dog below the stags. Babelon (Axia) 1. Crawford 400/1b. RBW 1442 var. (differing control marks). Sydenham 794. Slightly brushed and the obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.